Learning & Development Specialist

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JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Learning & Development Specialist is responsible for the administrative duties of the Training Department.

JOB DESCRIPTION

SCOPE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES

The duties of the Learning & Development Specialist shall include, but are not necessarily
limited to the following:

 Maintains the company’s training matrix to ensure that it is current with Hornbeck,
regulatory and client requirements.
 Ensures that all certification names are aligned with the company’s training matrix.
 Works closely with the company’s international training teams.
 Assists with training payroll as needed.
 Oversees the Mariner Upgrade Program which includes sending communications,
ensuring applications are complete, scheduling associated training and tracking progress.
 Understands current and new client required training.
 Processes training provider invoices for payment.
 Assists with the administration of the LA State Training Grant program.
 Oversees the company’s Dynamic Positioning Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program.
 Maintains a working relationship with the company’s training partner and other training
providers.
 All other duties assigned by management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
 Education:
 High School diploma or equivalent
 Experience:
 Two to five years of experience related to the training function
 Maritime industry experience preferred

Skills:
 Fluency in written and spoken English. Familiarity with Microsoft Office
applications, including “Windows” operating systems and Word wordprocessing.
 Advanced skills in Excel spreadsheet functions and internet use.
 Functional ability for use of office machines such as fax, phone, scanner and
copier are expected.
 Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with
customers and colleagues.
 Ability to get along well with others.

COMPETENCIES
Problem Solving
 Anticipates the impact of decisions and actions on others
 Identifies recurring problems and offers solutions based on facts and data
 Seeks expert opinion when making decisions and solving problems
 Is thorough and attentive to detail
 Keeps his/her manager involved in important issues and/or problems
Work the Plan
 Achieves closure and follows through on tasks and projects
 Effectively multi-tasks and efficiently manages time
 Delivers a timely, complete, and accurate work product
 Clearly communicates what he/she needs from others to get the job done
 Follows established policies and procedures
Inspire Trust
 Demonstrates a strong service orientation to both internal and external customers
 Takes personal responsibility for decisions and mistakes; does not shift blame
 Is approachable and easy to deal with; handles pressure in a calm manner
 Deals with people in a candid, straightforward, and respectful manner
 Acts with the highest level of integrity and professionalism and demonstrates a strong
work ethic

Personal Learning
 Seeks professional development, training, and relevant certifications
 Remains open and non-defensive to feedback
 Demonstrates a willingness to learn new things and take on more responsibility
 Asks for feedback from his/her managers on how to improve
Collaborate
 Keeps open lines of communication with others
 Works collaboratively with people within and across departments to accomplish objectives
 Is understanding of others’ time demands and workload
 Builds personal relationships with people across the company
 Is quick to offer help to others in getting the job done
Flexibility
 Remains open-minded to others’ ideas, input and new ways of doing things
 Makes suggestions on how to improve processes and create efficiencies
 Demonstrates flexibility to changing priorities and work demands
 Fully supports company decisions and initiatives

DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Eyesight: Functional, correctable to 20/20.
Hearing: Functional, correctable to normal to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels
with or without correction; Ability to receive detailed information through oral
communication and to make the discriminations in sound.
Speech: Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word.
Mobility: Unencumbered by physical limitations to perform the following activities:
Sedentary work in an office environment that includes frequent sitting,
occasional standing and walking, gross and fine motor dexterity for typing and
reasonable lifting of office products up to 10 lbs.

HOURS OF WORK
Standard office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am until 5:00pm and may be adjusted
with approval by the department supervisor. Some overtime, work related travel and weekend
work may be required, subject to company operational requirements. Regular and reliable
attendance is required.

Note: Rotation schedule may vary and is subject to change based on vessel requirements.

In-person applications will be accepted by appointment only.

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